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umbrella

[uhm-brel-uh] / ʌmˈbrɛl ə /


NOUN
protective gadget
Synonyms


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The IPO, which raised about $188 million in net proceeds, was conducted through what is called an Up-C structure, short for “umbrella partnership C corporation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the umbrella of “Masterpiece,” a cavalcade of mysteries, dramas, melodramas and multipart adaptations of classic novels have come to these shores.

From Los Angeles Times

The study Complementary, alternative and integrative medicine for autism: an umbrella review and online platform is published in Nature Human Behaviour and is available online.

From Science Daily

While most retailers rely on customers replacing damaged umbrellas with new ones, Yau said he aims for durability.

From Barron's

Like the transparent plastic umbrellas that later became her trademark on official engagements, this raincoat also allowed people to see the Queen's brightly-coloured dresses in all weathers.

From BBC